Follow the link below to see the full breakdown of the results of our 2022 election.
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Annual Report 2022
In preparation for the upcoming AGM on 29 October 2022, our 2022 Annual Report is now available.
Notice of AGM 2022
HOKOTEHI MORIORI TRUST | NOTICE OF AGM 2022
Saturday 29 October 2022
Starting at 1pm
NOVOTEL CHRISTCHURCH
52 Cathedral Square, CHRISTCHURCH
THE PURPOSES OF THE AGM WILL BE TO:
1. To announce the appointment of 4 trustee positions for member ratification;
2. Present audited financial statements of the Trust;
3. Receive the Annual and Strategic Plans of the Trust;
4. Members to vote on proposed resolutions for Trust Deed Changes
5. Discuss and vote on any resolutions received in accordance with clause 15.3 of the Trust Deed. Any proposed resolutions must be received in writing by the Trust Secretary at the Trust
Office, P.O. Box 188, Chatham Islands 8942, no later than 5pm on Friday 15 September 2022.
In the event that the current surge in Omicron cases prohibits us from meeting face to face, we will provide members with information to connect via a ZOOM link.
Kohi mai rā
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRUSTEES
Notice is given that on 28 October 2022 an election will be held under the First Past the
Post electoral system by postal vote, for four (4) Trustees of the Hokotehi Moriori Trust:
• two (2) Trustees from Rēkohu (Chatham Islands); and
• one (1) Trustee from the South Island; and
• one (1) Trustee from the North Island.
NOMINATIONS
Each nomination must be endorsed by 20 adult registered members of Hokotehi
Moriori Trust, and must also include a statutory declaration and brief CV from
the nominee. To be eligible for nomination, a candidate must be ordinarily resident in
the nomination region for which they are seeking election.
Nominations must be made on an official nomination paper obtainable during
normal business hours by contacting the Independent Returning Officer on
info@electionservices.co.nz or 0800 922 822 or the Hokotehi Moriori Trust website,
www.moriori.co.nz.
Download Nomination Form
Nominations of candidates must be received by the Independent Returning Officer no later than 5pm, Monday 29 August 2022.
If there are more nominees than vacancies, an election will be held, and voting will open
on Tuesday 27 September, and close at 5pm, Friday 28 October 2022.
The results of the election will be announced at the Hui-a -Moriori scheduled to be held
on Saturday 29 October 2022.
Dated at Auckland, 25 July 2022
Dale Ofsoske, Independent Returning Officer
Independent Election Services Ltd for Hokotehi Moriori Trust
0800 922 822
Repratriation Ceremony
Members are invited to a ceremony to mark the return of 300 kōimi tchakat from the Natural History Museum, London and New Zealand domestic museums.
This is a monumental occasion for Moriori, and your presence would be deeply welcomed.
WHEN: Friday 8 July
WHERE: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera, Wellington
RUN OF EVENTS: 7.15am Arrival
All hūnau to gather at Te Papa staff entrance via the carpark. From there, those hūnau able to carry crates will go to the wāhi tchap.Other hūnau will be guided to the marae, Rongamaraeroa.
8.00am Pōwhiri and hokomaurāhiri11.45am Hokomaurāhiri concludes with a meal
1.30pm Blessing of the refreshed Moriori Exhibition.
All members have received an invitation by email this evening. Members who receive via post will receive invitations in the coming days. Please RVSP to office@kopinga.co.nz by Friday 24 June, including your full name, contact email and mobile number.
We would like to welcome as many hūnau as possible to join us. Depending on the numbers, Hokotehi Moriori Trust may partially cover travel costs. However, accommodation costs are at the member’s own expense. Rangata Matua costs are covered in full.
AGM Notice 2020
Notice of AGM
Sunday 15 November 2020
1.00pm
Venue: Kōpinga Marae, Rēkohu
(Lunch to be served prior at 12.30pm)
The purposes of the AGM will be to:
1. Present audited financial statements of the Trust
2. Receive the Annual and Strategic Plans of the Trust;
3. Discuss and vote on any resolutions received in accordance with clause 15.3 of the Trust Deed. Any proposed resolutions must be received in writing by the Trust Secretary at the Trust Office, P.O. Box 188, Chatham Islands 8942, no later than 5pm on Sunday 4 October 2020.
Agenda for AGM (1.00 start)
1. Karakii
2. Apologies
3. Receive Minutes of 2019 AGM
4. Matters Arising
5. Presentation of Annual Reports and Plans
6. Presentation of Audited Accounts for 2019-20
7. Appointment of Auditors
8. General Business
9. Karakii Hokomutunga
AGM Notice 2019
Sunday 1 December 2019
2.30pm
Venue: Wharewaka Function Centre
2 Taranaki St, Taranaki St Wharf, Wellington
The purposes of the AGM will be to:
- Present audited financial statements of the Trust
- Receive the Annual and Strategic Plans of the Trust;
- Discuss and vote on any resolutions received in accordance with clause 15.3 of the Trust Deed. Any proposed resolutions must be received in writing by the Trust Secretary at the Trust Office, P.O. Box 188, Chatham Islands 8942, no later than 5pm on Monday 21 October 2018.
Agenda for AGM (2.30pm start)
- Karakii
- Apologies
- Receive Minutes of 2018 AGM
- Matters Arising
- Presentation of Annual Reports and Plans
- Presentation of Audited Accounts for 2018-19
- Appointment of Auditors
- General Business
- Karakii Hokomutunga
Opportunity For Moriori Youth – trainee berth opportunity
Hokotehi has received an invitation from Ministry of Culture and Heritage (MCH) for 2 young men and 2 young women (aged 16+ or 19+) to take part in a voyage around a part of NZ within a date range between late Sept and 20 December 2019.
A flotilla of six vessels including waka hourua, va’a moana, heritage and youth ships will travel around our coastline to promote the exceptional feats of Pacific, Māori, Moriori and European voyaging that brought us together. MCH will be looking for applicants who have a firm understanding and a genuine interest in the Tuia 250 kaupapa and themes, and applicants who are creative and have relationships with their communities and imi. Participants will also be expected to take part on waka activities and tasks as well as cultural components of voyaging (Karakii, rongo etc).
You will need to be in good physical health and be comfortable at sea and in the water.
We are now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) by July 10 for one of these positions. To do this please email the office (office@kopinga.co.nz) with the following:
1. Name and date of birth
2. Preference for which voyage you wish to join (see table) – provide us with your 3 top choices because some places may be filled already. Note some voyages have age restrictions
3. Short statement of why you think you should be selected to represent Moriori
MCH will meet the costs of the voyage and Hokotehi will meet reasonable costs of travel to the voyaging port from your home and purchase of compulsory equipment.
High Court Finds in Favour of Moriori in Taia Case
In a recent decision (pdf attached at the bottom of this article) issued by His Honour Justice Collins, the High Court in Wellington has found overwhelmingly in favour of Hokotehi Moriori Trust in declining to intervene in the vesting of Taia lands (1,200 hectares on the east coast of Rēkohu) by DOC in accordance with a promise made by the Crown to Moriori 17 years ago. Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust had sought a declaration in the High Court to stop the transfer of land to Moriori on the basis that they held “exclusive mana whenua” over all of the Chathams including Taia and that, conversely, Moriori had none. The decision is important also because it refers favourably to the findings of the Waitangi Tribunal upholding Moriori mana and continuing customary rights by our Karāpuna holding fast to their customary laws of peace in 1835.
It is not yet known if NMOWIT will appeal the decision, but it is hoped that they will not and instead choose to adopt a more conciliatory and positive approach so that both Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga can move forward with mutual respect and for the future benefit of both our peoples and the Island we all love and cherish.
